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2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Tennessee

16 Schools Ranked
$4,444 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$10,264 Avg Student Debt

There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Tennessee to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 16 schools in Tennessee to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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Top Trade Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Tennessee

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Volunteer State Community College

Gallatin, Tennessee
146 Total Awards
$4,404 Average Tuition & Fees
$6,689 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Volunteer State Community College the best school in Tennessee for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Volunteer State Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Gallatin, Tennessee that handed out 146 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Tennessee pay an average of $4,404 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend VSCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,220. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from VSCC accumulate an average of $6,689 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since VSCC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

Jackson State Community College

Jackson, Tennessee
31 Total Awards
$4,396 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Jackson State Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Tennessee. Located in Jackson, Tennessee, the small public school handed out 31 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,396 in tuition and fees if they attend JSCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,076.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at JSCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.

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44 Total Awards
$11,417 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Remington College - Memphis Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Tennessee list. Memphis, Tennessee is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 44 students in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,417 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Remington College - Memphis Campus. During the 2020-2021 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

Nashville State Community College

Nashville, Tennessee
157 Total Awards
$4,372 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,278 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Nashville State Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Tennessee list. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 157 students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Tennessee pay an average of $4,372 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Nashville State Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,188. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,278 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Nashville State Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 52% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

Columbia State Community College

Columbia, Tennessee
46 Total Awards
$4,480 Average Tuition & Fees
$6,716 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbia State Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Tennessee list. Located in Columbia, Tennessee, the small public school awarded 46 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Tennessee pay an average of $4,480 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Columbia State Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,260. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Columbia State Community College accumulate an average of $6,716 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Columbia State Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#6

Chattanooga State Community College

Chattanooga, Tennessee
82 Total Awards
$4,430 Average Tuition & Fees
$8,108 Avg Student Debt

Chattanooga State Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Chattanooga State Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It awarded 82 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Tennessee who attend Chattanooga State Community College full time pay an average of $4,430 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,246. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,108 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Chattanooga State Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 52% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#7

Roane State Community College

Harriman, Tennessee
60 Total Awards
$4,724 Average Tuition & Fees
$6,974 Avg Student Debt

Roane State Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Roane State Community College is a public institution located in Harriman, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 60 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Tennessee pay an average of $4,724 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Roane State Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,540. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Roane State Community College accumulate an average of $6,974 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Roane State Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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21 Total Awards
$4,430 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, Southwest Tennessee Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Southwest is located in Memphis, Tennessee and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 21 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southwest is $4,430. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,246.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Southwest. In fact, around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#9

Daymar College - Clarksville

Clarksville, Tennessee
92 Total Awards
$14,873 Avg Student Debt

Daymar College - Clarksville ranked #9 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Tennessee list. Daymar College - Clarksville is a very small private for-profit school situated in Clarksville, Tennessee. It awarded 92 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,873 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Daymar College - Clarksville, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

Walters State Community College

Morristown, Tennessee
81 Total Awards
$4,399 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #10, Walters State Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Morristown, Tennessee is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 81 students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,399 in tuition and fees if they attend WSCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,215.

WSCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#11

Dyersburg State Community College

Dyersburg, Tennessee
169 Total Awards
$4,410 Average Tuition & Fees

Dyersburg State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. Dyersburg, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 169 students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at DSCC is $4,410. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,226.

DSCC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#12

Daymar College - Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
16 Total Awards
$14,873 Avg Student Debt

Daymar College - Murfreesboro ranked #12 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Tennessee list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and it awarded 16 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,873 in student loans.

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#13

Northeast State Community College

Blountville, Tennessee
182 Total Awards
$4,422 Average Tuition & Fees
$5,846 Avg Student Debt

Northeast State Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Tennessee ranking. Northeast State Technical Community College is a public institution located in Blountville, Tennessee. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 182 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Tennessee pay an average of $4,422 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Northeast State Technical Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,238. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Northeast State Technical Community College accumulate an average of $5,846 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Northeast State Technical Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full Northeast State Community College Report

#14

Daymar College - Nashville

Nashville, Tennessee
6 Total Awards
$15,454 Avg Student Debt

Daymar College - Nashville came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Tennessee ranking. Daymar College - Nashville is a private for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 6 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,454 in student loans.

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#15

Cleveland State Community College

Cleveland, Tennessee
242 Total Awards
$4,400 Average Tuition & Fees
$5,420 Avg Student Debt

Cleveland State Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Tennessee ranking. Located in Cleveland, Tennessee, the small public school awarded 242 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Cleveland State Community College is $4,400. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,216. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Cleveland State Community College accumulate an average of $5,420 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Cleveland State Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 50% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#16

Pellissippi State Community College

Knoxville, Tennessee
12 Total Awards
$4,456 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #16, Pellissippi State Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Pellissippi State Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Knoxville, Tennessee. It awarded 12 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,456 in tuition and fees if they attend Pellissippi State Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,272.

Pellissippi State Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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